Resources

Here you can find the best resources for how to learn Japanese! This is a specially compiled page of links with an emphasis on unique learning materials, websites and applications, the majority of which are entirely free. Use them together with Gakuu’s material to enhance your learning experience.

Tools / Apps

Rikaichan / Rikaikun – Hover over Japanese words in your browser and have the English appear.Rikai – Alternative to Rikaichan. Copy & paste a link or block of text.Hiragana Megane – Alternative to Rikaichan. Adds romaji to the kanji on a webpage.Kantango – Search for romaji, kana or kanji of Japanese words in one place.Google Image Search – Lookup unknown Japanese words by viewing images related to them.Stack Exchange – Ask questions about any aspect of the Japanese language.Anki – The best free SRS tool for memorisation around.Lang-8 – Have people correct your Japanese for free.Renshuu.org – Study and quiz yourself on all areas of Japanese.Rhinospike – Have native speakers record audio for you from the text you submit.Skritter – Practice writing kanji online using SRS methods.